Rupa Lakha, Partner
Rupa is a highly experienced construction disputes lawyer.
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About
Rupa Lakha has extensive experience in contentious construction and engineering work with experience in all forms of dispute resolution including extensive experience for key firm clients in relation to:
- Claims for delay and disruption;
- Final account disputes;
- “Smash and grab” adjudications; and
- Defects claims.
Rupa acts on behalf of all parts of the supply chain including major developers, main contractors and specialist sub-contractors including Derwent London Plc, Howard de Walden, London and Regional, The Dorchester Collection, Bouygues, Vascroft Contractors Limited and Permasteelisa.
She has experience across on both domestic and international projects including, hotels, commercial offices and infrastructure such as tunnels and bridges.
As well as dispute resolution, Rupa focuses on dispute avoidance and risk management. Rupa has an energetic, pragmatic and commercial approach to matters that consistently delivers strong results.
Rupa has been highly commended for her work and expertise, and is regularly quoted in the press. She has also been ranked in The Legal 500 ‘Next Generation Lawyers’ for Construction: contentious and non-contentious and is recognised as a ‘Future Leader in Construction’ by Who’s Who Legal. Rupa also leads on the development of the firm’s India Desk, a dedicated group bringing together the firm’s broad expertise to assist British Asians and Indian nationals navigating the complex UK legal spectrum and cross border issues.
Rupa is admitted to practise in England and Wales and is a qualified mediator.
Experience
- Advising a major developer in relation to a defects claim against its main contractor in respect of the design and construction of defective cladding of a commercial building in Central London;
- Advising a main contractor post the Grenfell tragedy in relation to claims on various projects regarding defective cladding;
- Advising a major London estate in relation to an ongoing project where there are multiple issues including delays, damage due to flood and insurance claims;
- Advising a main contractor in relation to the development of a Central London 5 star hotel. This involved submitting claims up the line and defending multiple adjudications from sub-contractors;
- Advising a main contractor in High Court proceedings against a mechanical and electrical sub-contractor in respect of defective underfloor heating.
Our thinking
Rupa Lakha
International Arbitration in India and Around the World
Rupa Lakha joined the panel discussing the latest developments in construction and dispute resolution.
Rupa Lakha
LIDW21: A view from London and India
Watch the discussion on the challenges of the possible rise in disputes in the construction and infrastructure sector in India.
Rupa Lakha
Construction Post Pandemic: 'Great Expectations' or 'Bleak House'?
Watch the discussion on construction post pandemic for the UK and internationally.
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Mock Conference with Counsel
An authentic insight into common challenges facing developer clients.
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Rupa Lakha quoted by Legal Week on the liberalisation of the Indian legal market
The proposed trade deal could be “the proper catalyst for liberalisation”.
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Construction & Insolvency webinar
Our webinar gives insight into how Covid impacts termination of contracts and insolvency of a member of the supply chain.
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Rupa Lakha quoted by Asian Wealth Magazine on the implications of Covid-19 on the UK construction industry
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The challenges of COVID-19 - A compare and contrast between India and the UK
An in-depth discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector in the UK and India as well as the Indian economy.
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Rupa Lakha writes for Construction Law magazine on the reform of payment practices
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Rupa Lakha interviewed by Asian Wealth Magazine on the lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Rupa Lakha, Ruby Dalal and Sangna Chauhan interviewed by Asian Wealth Magazine on the importance of International Women’s Day
Charlotte Pender
International Women’s Day 2020 – 8 Women for 8 March
International Women’s Day offers us a great opportunity to celebrate inspirational women and our female colleagues.
Rupa Lakha
Late payment and the Prompt Payment Code: Where to from here?
Late payment is a key issue in the construction industry, affecting not only smaller businesses and those lower down the supply chain.
Rupa Lakha
Rupa Lakha quoted by LexisNexis on the issues of late payment in the construction industry
Rupa Lakha
Levels, levels, levels - adding floors to existing structures
In a world where major cities have a lack of vacant space adding levels to existing structures is way to increase usable space and value.
James Souter
Building Up: Adding Additional Storeys
Read the latest edition of our 'Building Up' publication, focusing on adding additional storeys on existing buildings.
David Savage
Construct.Law - Winter 2019
Welcome to our winter edition of Construct.Law bringing you legal and commercial insight into issues facing the construction industry.
Rupa Lakha
It's About Time!
A summary of the most frequently asked questions on time.
David Savage
Construct.Law - Winter 2017
Welcome to our winter edition of Construct.Law bringing you legal and commercial insight into issues facing the construction industry.